Helistar
is located 5 km north of Taupo, a popular Holiday Spot in the
middle of New Zealand's North Island
The Taupo volcanic zone captivates the vast snow capped Mountains
of Mt's Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro and extends North to
White Island. It is the Worlds largest and most intensely active
geothermal and volcanic region, identified as the Taupo volcanic
belt -, for which an aerial view is essential to appreciate the
enormity of the famous VOLCANOES OF THE NORTH.
About the Company
The
renowned Helistar experience, provides both breathtaking and exhilarating
enjoyment to cater for everyone; with rides for the family, the
timid, the young at heart or the pure thrill seeker. These are
not just scenic flights, nor are they merely a helicopter experience,
Helistar incorporates their own unique brand of entertainment
to remember and enjoy. Helistar Helicopters Ltd began operations
in 1991 and are proud to have flown thousand of visitors in secure
comfort with a perfect safety record. Helistar's experienced pilots
are on board 7 days a week, all year round, to fly you on the
journey of a lifetime.
About the Helicopter
The incredibly maneuverable Hughes 500 helicopter
became famous for it's deer catching exploits in New Zealand in
the 1970's and this maneuverability is a feature you will recognize
and appreciate during your flight with Helistar. The Hughes 500
will give you the ultimate helicopter experience available, due
to its stable, smooth qualities and excellent visibility, offering
all passengers their own impressive window view. This extremely
versatile helicopter seats 4 passengers, (+ pilot ) couples can
experience the flight together in either the two front or back
seats.
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